Sahara - For All the Clowns. 1977 Germany

Strangely, Sahara's second effort is an American sounding rock album, but with some very interesting long form progressive numbers. Flute, acoustic guitar, and some meter gymnastics save the more pedestrian tracks found here from overtaking the primary pole position. And because these two best tracks are over 24 minutes, or more than half the album, it's hard not to give this one a high score. File this one next to Hoelderlin's Clowns and Clouds, though I'd still suggest going for that one first.

Ownership: LP: 1975 Ariola. Single sleeve. Recent online acquisition (2022). The first copy I purchase was the Peters International version in 1989.

1989; 3/15/07; 1/15/14 (new entry); 8/28/19; 2/5/22